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Archive for August, 2011
We’re hiring!
Monday, August 29th, 2011UPDATE: The deadline for submitting an application has passed. Thanks to the many of you who applied. We’ll be getting back to you shortly.
Ledecky, Katis lead strong Curl-Burke showing at Junior Nationals
Saturday, August 13th, 2011Katie Ledecky won three events at the USA Swimming Junior National Championships this week, setting a meet record in the girls’ 1500 free, while Chuck Katis posted three top-five swims.
Dona, Grimm drop NVSL records at All-Stars
Monday, August 8th, 2011Despite a slow Waynewood pool and some of the NVSL’s top talent off competing at national meets, All-Stars saw two league records fall on top of a number of exciting swims.
McLean, Conger impress at Nationals
Monday, August 8th, 2011Two days after the FINA World Championships in Shanghai, USA Swimming’s elite convened in Palo Alto, CA, for the 2011 ConocoPhillips National Championships. Former All-Mets and local swimmers churned out a number of notable performances at Stanford University’s Avery Aquatics Center.
NVSL All-Stars preview
Friday, August 5th, 2011It’s a busy weekend of swimming nationwide with regional and sectional meets scattered about the country. But some of the nation’s best talent will be at Waynewood for NVSL’s All-Stars.
Whitman, DeMatha to launch water polo programs
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011Two of Maryland’s premier swimming high schools hope to establish water polo teams this fall, with school-sponsored clubs at Whitman and DeMatha poised to make their debuts.
Crabb closes career with record-breaking meet
Wednesday, August 3rd, 2011Virginia Tech-bound James Crabb pushed through a bout with mononucleosis this summer to turn in five team-record-breaking swims for Ben Lomond at his final PWSL meet on Saturday.
The weekend in pictures: Week 7
Tuesday, August 2nd, 2011For many, the weekend’s meets brought the summer season to an end, meaning it’s finally safe to head out on that family vacation. Before you hit the beach, take a look at a selection of photos from around the area in the season’s final installment of this weekly feature.
NVSL Divisionals see records fall
Monday, August 1st, 2011Countless team records and a handful of NVSL records fell Saturday at divisonal meets across the league. And All-Stars is yet to come.
Thomas leads MCSL All-Stars
Monday, August 1st, 2011Manor Woods 18-year-old Matt Thomas won both of his races at Sunday’s MCSL Individual All-Star Meet, including a record-setting performance in the 100 free. Westlake’s Anthony Nguyen, 9, headlined the PMSL All-Star Meet.
